From 1975 to 200-....?
2007-07-26 12:15:45 · 7 answers · asked by [$] patriick 3 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
we went in as peace keepers
2007-07-26 14:19:54 · answer #1 · answered by fanta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indonesia invaded in 1975, Australia stood by and did nothing (Australian journalists were killed). Indonesia killed many people and continued to have control on East Timor until 1999, including holding political prisoners. Then, East Timor held an election and voted for independence, this was followed by more violence (including children hiding in a church being massacred). Only then did Australia offer peace keeping assistance to the people of East Timor. I am not an expert at all in East Timor but to me it seems that Australia only assisted at the last moment, Australia contiues to provide Peace Keeping to East Timor (and also tried to lay claim to their oil). My last point, the First Lady of East Timor Kirsty Sword) is an Australian!
2007-07-29 10:50:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1975 Portugal withdrew-Indonesia invaded.
1999 Indonesia agreed to let East Timorous choose between independence and local autonomy
after a referendum showing overwhelming support for independence the loyalist went a rampage.
A peace keeping force was sent to help east Timor back on its feet lead by ADF.
Australian Troops are still present in East Timor as gang violence erupted in 2006.
yes by helping East Timor our government has received benefits oil being one of them.
like the USA we don't risk our solders live nothing.
2007-07-26 14:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by Cooter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1975 we abandoned them and Indonesia invaded. After Independence (whenever that was) we have been part of a peacekeeping force and have provided a lot of aid. We also tried to steal the oil in the Timor Gap.
2007-07-26 19:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our official role has been as peacekeepers due to the abundance of violence that has characterised East Timor's fight for independence. However, I think there are other interests at stake, such as oil and showing strengh to the Indonesians.
2007-07-26 14:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by ginzuisho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,cant follow you asking this question.
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2007-07-27 00:04:59 · answer #6 · answered by waltzsingmatilda2 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WE still have peace keepers over there, and will do for for quite a while yet
2007-07-29 15:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by Suzieq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋